* Identify discussion items, arrange times limits for talking about each item.

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* Identify and summarize consensus, suggest things that need to be done.

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* '''Get the [[membership binder]] and ensure that it is returned safely.'''

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== Participants ==

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* Say your name before you talk.

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* Remain on-topic, and speak as concisely as possible.

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* Assist the note-taker with any links or corrections that are needed.

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* Remain respectful of other participants, their time, and the consensus and moderation process.

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= Agenda =

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[https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Category:Meeting_Notes The XXXth Meeting of Noisebridge]

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Note-taker: FIXME YOUR NAME HERE

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Moderator: FIXME THEIR NAME HERE

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== Introduction and Names ==

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= Short announcements and events =

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* Bullet point list of announcements and events

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* '''Invite a knowledgeable volunteer to explain''' [[Noisebridge_Vision|what Noisebridge is about]]: "Noisebridge is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides a space for creation, collaboration, and learning about technology and creative projects. Noisebridge provides space, power tools, and infrastructure to help the public learn new skills and create cool things. Noisebridge continues to exist through and depends entirely on membership fees and donations. Our code of conduct is 'Be excellent to each other'."

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= [[ Membership Binder ]] =

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* '''Invite a knowledgeable volunteer to give '''[[Consensus Process|a brief primer on consensus process]]: We agree and so should you! Only paid-up members can block consensus.

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* The name of the applicant, the week of their application, and their sponsors.

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* Introduce any new or unusual moderation techniques that you may be using during the meeting like: direct responses, limited speaking time, orderless stack, &c.

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* Round of introductions (remember, announcements come later):

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** What's your name,

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** are you a member,

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** what do you do, and

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** if you are new: how did you hear about Noisebridge?

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== Short Announcements ==

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= Financial Report =

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* Cool new projects? Something you'd like people to know? Say now, but keep it short!

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* Any happenings at the space of which members should be made aware.

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== New or Stale Events ==

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* Is there anything new happening at the space?

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* Is there anything that has stopped happening at the space?

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* If this is the first meeting of the month, review all the [[Category:Events | events at the space]] and try to weed out stale events.

* Read off any names from the binder for the past month. Write a check on every open application.

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* Anyone eligible to join this week should

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** introduce themselves,

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** answer any questions members may have for them, then

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** leave the area in search of gifts (traditionally beer and a lime, or cookies) for the rest of the group.

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* The rest of the meeting should reach consensus on whether they may join.

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* Remember to applaud new members when they return.

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== Financial Report ==

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* Funds in bank:

* Funds in bank:

* Noisetor (See the bulletpoints at the bottom of http://noisetor.net/finances/#summary):

* Noisetor (See the bulletpoints at the bottom of http://noisetor.net/finances/#summary):

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== Consensus items ==

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= Consensus items =

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You may wish to '''invite a knowledgeable volunteer to repeat '''[[Consensus Process|a brief primer on the consensus process]].

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=== Proposals from last week ===

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== [[ Consensus Items History | Proposals from last week ]] ==

''(Add any items which pass or are blocked to the [[Consensus Items History]] page.)''

''(Add any items which pass or are blocked to the [[Consensus Items History]] page.)''

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=== Proposals for next week ===

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== [[ Current Consensus Items | Proposals for next week ]] ==

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''(Add any new items for consensus to the [[Current Consensus Items]] page.)''

''(Add any new items for consensus to the [[Current Consensus Items]] page.)''

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== Discussion Items ==

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= Discussion Notes =

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If an item of discussion drags on too long, further discussion may be postponed until after the meeting ends.

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During discussion, it is not necessary to write down exact what each person says. Record the topics of discussion, and any items of consensus or controversy here. Detailed descriptions of the conversation should go on the discuss page for this meeting.

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== End of Meeting ==

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= Attendance =

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* [[PGP|PGP Key Signing]] could happen now, check the [[PGP|list]] to see who wants in on the action.